Investigating the Views and Use of Stackable Microcredentials within a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice

Autor/inn/en	Sargent, Julia; Rienties, Bart; Perryman, Leigh-Anne; Fitzgerald, Elizabeth
Titel	Investigating the Views and Use of Stackable Microcredentials within a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice
Quelle	In: Journal of Interactive Media in Education, 2023 (2023) 1, Artikel 9 (12 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Sargent, Julia) ORCID (Rienties, Bart) ORCID (Perryman, Leigh-Anne) ORCID (Fitzgerald, Elizabeth)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	None
Schlagwörter	Microcredentials; Qualifications; Certification; Credits; Higher Education; Faculty Development; Student Attitudes; Electronic Learning; Affordances; Barriers; Foreign Countries; United Kingdom + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Qualifikation; Qualifikationsstufe; Abschlusszeugnis; Zertifizierung; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Schülerverhalten; Ausland; Großbritannien
Abstract	There is increasing interest around the use of microcredentials for upskilling, employability, professional development, and reaching a wide range of learners. However, little discussion exists around the use of microcredentials to contribute towards broader qualifications and accreditation. This paper investigates the use of a series of microcredentials contributing towards a broader Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP) qualification. Using a descriptive case study approach, we explore the initial development of this qualification. We also discuss PGCAP learners' experiences of microcredentials study, drawing on the results of a survey. In doing so, we present both the merits of microcredentials from the learners' perspectives but also some of the pedagogical and practical considerations involved. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Institute of Educational Technology, The Open University. Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, UK. e-mail: jime@open.ac.uk; Web site: http://jime.open.ac.uk
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01